US EditionGOP Senate Candidate on Rising Gas Prices: 'Maybe You Take One Less Trip to Starbucks'
Michele Tafoya links gas price surge to U.S.-Iran war and urges Americans to reduce Starbucks trips as a patriotic sacrifice amid rising energy costs.
- Michele Tafoya, a Minnesota Senate candidate, urged Americans to make personal sacrifices, such as taking fewer trips to Starbucks, due to rising gas prices linked to the U.S.-Israel war with Iran and called for patriotic support of the military effort.
- Tafoya connected the increase in gas prices to disruptions in the global oil supply caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz during the war.
- Gas prices in Minnesota rose from $2.79 to $3.44 between February 28 and March 20, reflecting the economic impact of the conflict and consumer frustration.
- Tafoya's comments faced criticism from political opponents, including Democratic Senate candidate Angie Craig, who accused Republicans of supporting an unauthorized and prolonged war.
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America’s growing political elitism problem
Michele Tafoya, a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate in Minnesota, said one way Americans could deal with rising gasoline prices is to "maybe" "take one less trip to Starbucks and so that gas goes a little further." Are Americans supposed to say thank you, Michele?
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